Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security

Dive into cyber security, ethical hacking, digital forensics and secure networking. Learn practical skills, gain knowledge and build towards a future-proof cybersecurity career.

This course could be the right fit for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, tech enthusiasts and problem-solvers who want practical skills in ethical hacking, network security and digital forensics. Gain industry-relevant expertise through labs, and real-world projects to launch your career. With this course, you could benefit from opportunities for hands-on learning, industry placements and an integrated master's degree (subject to meeting progression standards).

Key course highlights

• Practical ethical hacking: learn penetration testing, web security and exploit development in dedicated hacking labs.

• Security and forensics: master risk management, secure network infrastructures, incident response and digital evidence analysis.

• Industry-aligned learning: apply skills through 'Capture the Flag’ challenges, simulations and collaborative projects.

Key Course Benefits

• Join a thriving community of ethical hackers with opportunities to participate in societies and live ‘hackathon’ type events*
• Previous graduates have gone on to become security consultants, security engineers, penetration testers and other sector-specific roles.
• Practical, hands-on approach to teaching, where you have the chance to demonstrate the theoretical aspects of the course through real-world examples
• Dedicated specialised learning environment - the Ethical Hacking Lab**

*UK and international opportunities 
Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or International opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel COVID and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the visa requirements, please contact the International Office.